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On paper this fixture has comfortable home win written all over it however, I have supported Scunthorpe United for too long to write off the opposition before we even kick a ball. We have more than enough in the squad to get the 3 points, and a few goals. I expect that Radcliffe will be in damage limitation mode, and will likely park the bus and try to frustrate us at every opportunity.
All that said, I’m still going for a comfortable 3-0 home win.
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Given the fact that the fans put their hands in their pockets, raising a significant amount of cash to pay the wages of the staff and players, I feel that there is no way we (Scunthorpe United) have the worst fans in England. Indeed one could argue that given the dross we have been served up over the last few years, having over 4,000 at home matches in regional football, means that we have some of the best fans in England.
Paying customers (fans) do have a right to voice their displeasure even if it is somewhat misguided at times. All supporters should be somewhat concerned in the current form however, we all have to be realistic and understand that despite all the money coming in, the previous mismanagement of the club has meant that we are not in a financial position to be able to throw money at the problem.
I do not support Scunthorpe United because I am a glory hunter. I support the club because it is in the blood and all I want is a club to follow that will be competitive in whatever division we ply our trade in, and I suspect I am not on my own in that!
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Blyth Spartans supporters boycotting on Saturday; taken over just before playing us last year by a shady businessman with no traceable wealth. Being ran into the ground and currently occupy the relegation places of the Northern Premier League.
I recall reading about the takeover when it was announced and thinking this will end up in tears. It is about time the football authorities actually started to implement some proper governance in relation to club ownership. Football clubs are so ingrained into their local communities, and it seems that there are so many unsavory characters that are willing to take on ownership. When the proverbial hits the fan, the repercussions are felt beyond the club players and staff.
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I truly hope for the sake of the club and it’s supporters that the anonymous backer is not David four names.
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I think we need a little perspective here;
As annoying as it is (and it is annoying), we must accept that the players will make mistakes and passing will go awry from time to time. These players are plying their trade at this level for a reason. If they weren’t prone to mistakes they would likely be playing in the EFL and not in the National North for Scunthorpe United.
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All this “He’s passionate and loves the club” rubbish is annoying. I am also passionate and love the club but I wouldn’t expect to be given the manager’s job! I have yet to see anything that makes me think “wow, he’s a great manager”.
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“Will I chuck it in if Jimmy Dean is the manager next season?” – no, because I am a ‘ride or die’ supporter. Do I feel he is not the man to take us forward? Lets put it this way; he had two attempts at gaining promotion this season; the first was to win the league. He failed on that one. The second was to win the play-offs. He failed on that one too.
I honestly feel that just about any other football manager would have won the league with the squad we had at our disposal. He may be passionate about the club, but he is not the man for the job.
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